From serene, high-end wellness treatments to mouth-watering omakase experiences, Glasgow isn’t short on ways to treat yourself. The tricky part is figuring out which experiences are actually worth the splurge and how to get the best value – but that’s where we come in. Barclays are currently offering a £400 bonus¹ when you switch to a Barclays Premier Current Account by April 30, 2026, so we’ve curated a selection of standout activities worth spending that extra cash on. Consider this your guide to revamping your down time in Glasgow.
To claim your £400 bonus, you need to download the Barclays app and use it to open a sole Premier Current Account in the app. Next, you just initiate your switch with the Current Account Switch Service (including two active direct debits), and finally deposit £4,000 or more into your account. Plus, the bonus isn’t the only perk – Premier banking customers enjoy fee-free access to an Apple TV subscription³, Barclays Experiences³, preferential savings rates, Cashback Rewards³, an exclusive black debit card, support from Barclays’ team of Financial Guides, and more. Read on to get inspo on how to spend that bonus in Glasgow.
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1. Indulge in one of Glasgow’s best tasting menus
Cail Bruch’s many accolades speak for themselves, from a Michelin star and AA Rosettes, to making the top 50 in the Good Food Guide. The best way to experience their food is definitely the tasting menu, which showcases only the best seasonal European and Scottish produce. Whilst we can’t guarantee what will be served due the seasonality, the current tasting menu includes dishes such as hand-dived orkney scallop, milk bread with aged duck, and stobo estate deer – and there’s an excellent vegetarian menu too.
2. Treat yourself to a futuristic wellness experience
Spa day, but make it high tech. That’s the vibe at Holon, but despite incorporating the latest technology into their services, holistic wellness is still at the heart of what they do. Treatments include infrared saunas, ice baths, red light therapy and much more. You can also join Mindbody breathwork, yoga and meditation classes for a taste of old school mindfulness alongside the cutting-edge tech.
3. Create your own signature scent at a blending experience
We all want a perfume that’s uniquely ours – and with help from the experts at The Perfume Studio’s Fragrance Design Experience, you can get one. Their Moissanite Blending Experience begins with a run through of the base, middle and top notes. Then, you’ll put your learning into practice and blend your own, before taking home 100ml of the final scent in a customisable glass atomiser.
4. Join an enchanting tea tour and tasting
Tea lovers, this one’s for you. Get a taste of Scotland’s tea making traditions with a tasting of the finest quality loose tea. Starting in the Scottish Tea House tea garden, you’ll learn about the art of tea cultivation and how the unique flavour of their ‘The Angels’ Share’ tea is created. Next, you’ll be treated to an artisanal afternoon tea in the gorgeous tea house, before ending the experience with an immersive tasting.
5. Take a walking tour of Glencoe and The Scottish Highlands
On this highlights tour, you’ll see the must-visit landmarks of The Scottish Highlands, and renowned filming location, Glencoe. Starting in Glasgow, the tour includes a brief hike on the West Highlands Highway, as well as a stroll along Loch Lomond. And if you think Glencoe looks familiar, you might be recognising backdrops from the likes of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Skyfall, Mary Queen of Scots and more.
6. Taste your way around Glasgow on a walking food tour
Tuck into your favourite Glaswegian dishes and learn the history behind them on the Glasgow Secret Food Tour. Starting with haggis, neeps, and tatties, the tour is made up of six stops, each featuring an iconic dish, drink, or dessert. Make sure to save some room for the secret dish finale!
7. Re-live iconic movie moments at Candlelight: Hans Zimmer’s Best Works
Experience your favourite movie soundtracks like never before at a Candlelight concert hosted in Merchant’s House of Glasgow. Reimagined by a stunning string quartet, Candlelight: Hans Zimmer’s Best Works will bring to life this legendary composer’s most iconic scores from The Lion King, The Dark Knight, Sherlock Holmes, Pirates of the Caribbean, and many more.
¹To be eligible, (1) use the Barclays app to open a sole Premier Current Account (eligibility criteria apply), (2) initiate a full switch (including two active direct debits) by 30 Apr 2026, (3) complete the switch & (4) deposit £4,000, all within 30 days. T&Cs apply. New customers, 18+ & UK residents only.
²To be eligible for a Premier Current Account, customers must meet the account criteria, through either paying in a gross annual income of at least £75,000 – or having a total balance of at least £100,000 in savings with Barclays, in eligible investments, or a mix of both.
³Activate benefits in the Barclays app. T&Cs apply.
